Transition Reaction Sprint Pairs

Pitch diagram

Objectives

• -Sharpen reaction speed off a cue
• -Develop the first three steps
• -Add a football action after the sprint

Setup

1. 1Pairs facing each other over a start line with a target 15 yards away in a 28 x 16 yards area.
2. 2Mark a second target area at the opposite end so the practice can flip direction instantly.
3. 3Balls on the target line.

Coaching instructions

1. 1Coach cue releases one player to sprint and the other to chase.
2. 2The winner takes a touch and finishes at the target.
3. 3Alternate who starts as the chaser.
4. 4Coach serves a loose ball into the middle and both teams react to win it.
5. 5On every turnover the winning team has six seconds to attack the opposite target.

Common mistakes

• -Standing tall on the first step
• -Too many reps without rest
• -Stopping to appeal instead of reacting to the turnover